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Hemoglobin
international journal for hemoglobin research
Volume 45, 2021 - Issue 2
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Hb Bart’s Hydrops Fetalis Syndrome and Hb H Disease Caused by Deletional Chiang Rai (– –CR) α0-Thalassemia in Two Unrelated Thai Families

Chedtapak Ruengdita Division of Clinical Microscopy, Department of Medical Technology, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, ThailandView further author information
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Pinyaphat Khamphikhama Division of Clinical Microscopy, Department of Medical Technology, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, ThailandORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-4597-6272View further author information
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Nathawat Jinoroseb Department of Medical Laboratory, Phayao Hospital, Phayao, ThailandView further author information
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Sakorn Pornpraserta Division of Clinical Microscopy, Department of Medical Technology, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, ThailandCorrespondence[email protected]
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Pages 75-79 | Received 10 Nov 2020, Accepted 09 Mar 2021, Published online: 06 Apr 2021

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